Providing companionship and support to residents in a long term care home.
Fostering positive psycho-social well-being. Crating a feeling of home and belonging by building relationships.
Providing companionship and support to residents in a long term care home.
Fostering positive psycho-social well-being. Crating a feeling of home and belonging by building relationships.
Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in groups. Reliability. Patience. Understanding of residents with cognitive and physical limitations. Respectful of people with different ancestries, backgrounds, religions, cultures, sexual orientations and abilities. Willingness to accept supervision
Follow recommendations given by the Recreation Therapists for activities considered suitable for Resident.
Report to Team Leader or designate upon arrival
Take direction from Team leader while on assignment.
Report any priority information directly to team staff
Follow recommendations given by the Recreation Therapists for activities considered suitable for Resident.
Report to Team Leader or designate upon arrival
Take direction from Team leader while on assignment.
Report any priority information directly to team staff
1-2 hours/week
Gratification from serving residents and being an integral part of the Health Care Team. Volunteer appreciation activities. Opportunities for training.
